Iraq (Libertarian columnists)
President Bush's Iraq is a mess by all accounts. This topic is devoted to discussing what should be done about it and when America should remove its military presence in Iraq.
Jake Towne's Iraq War Plank
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: October 15, 2009
"No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare." - James Madison, 1795
The Backdoor Draft
by Aaron Emery (libertarian)
Published: May 20, 2009
"Individual Ready Reserve" and the truth about America's "all-volunteer military".
B.O. Delays Troops from Returning Home
by G.D. Welch (libertarian)
Published: March 9, 2009
POTUS has extended the war while claiming to have ended said war. The Bush/Rice negotiation for combat troops to leave Iraq in June of 2009 has been thrown aside and the date for approximately 90,000 men and women to leave has been postponed until August of 2010.
Iraq Demands US Troops Leave by 2011
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: November 2, 2008
The unending Global War of Terror occupation in Iraq hits a minor roadbump. What if the Iraqis have fully recovered from Shock and Awe and want their country back?
Iraqi National Congress Out-briefing
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian)
Published: August 10, 2008
In a founder's world our leaders would be preparing a briefing for the government of Iraq with specific guidance and proposals for a peaceful recovery from years of devastation. This column provides a glimpse of what that briefing may look like, being broadcast to all nations.
Milton's Paradise Lost?
by Bob Smither (libertarian)
Published: July 14, 2008
So, Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is handing out cash to his citizens (subjects?). Too bad we did not heed the advise of Milton Friedman.
Missile Tests Strengthen Government Resolve
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian)
Published: July 9, 2008
Iran's government tests the resolve of the U.S., Israel, and the world.
Hey, we're still dying over here!
by USAF Vet Dan (libertarian)
Published: June 12, 2008
Since the beginning of the year, 195 brave soldiers have lost their lives and another 1,476 have been wounded in Iraq.
Bob Barr Voted for the Iraq War but Says He is Sorry (PART 2/6)
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: June 6, 2008
Dear Bob Barr - Sorry doesn't cut it. Here's why and what to do. Signed, a Ron Paul Revolutionary
Australian Troops Leave Iraq
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: June 3, 2008
500 Australian military leave Iraq combat operations, fulfilling new government’s campaign promise.
A Critique of Iraq War Music Videos
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 31, 2008
From anti-Bush to pro-War testosterone to Woe is Me, these videos present the different opinions on the Iraq War. What's yours?
This Article is Illegal
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 29, 2008
Being Antiwar is an Illegal Act. Sorry, no Compromises with my Liberty.
U.S. Senate Agrees to Fund Another Year in Iraq
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: May 23, 2008
US Senate passes $165 Billion war funding bill by a 70-26 vote. I'm screaming at my television.
The Gauntlet is Thrown - The Champion of the Constitution vs. David Petraeus
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 19, 2008
Will Ron Paul Fight Him? No, its just Me and the legend of Cassius Clay!
AMERICA, Fight Your Apathy! You CAN Save Our Soldiers and Iraqis from the Sickness of War! Laughter at The Onion is the Best Medicine!
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 18, 2008
Not feeling very Antiwar-ish today? No problem! Try Laughing at our Wars and Foreign Policy using the Hilarity of The Onion!
WARGATE: Rumsfeld Calls for "Another Attack" of Terror to Bolster Support for Bush
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 17, 2008
Breaking News! Read and Listen here at the dod.mil link. Give a Thumbs up if you think Donald Rumsfeld is "waaaay off the record," I mean way out of line!
Preemptive War and Freedom Video Clips
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 16, 2008
Sick of war? A countdown collection of videos centering on the Bush Administration's unAmerican policy of Preemptive War followed by a collection videos centered on Freedom and Anti-War. Maybe you missed a clip or two. Are you Insane like Ron Paul, Jesse Ventura, Mike Gravel or are you unAmerican like Cheney, Clinton, McCain, and Obama?
THE REAL REASON WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
by William F. Pace (libertarian)
Published: May 15, 2008
RELIGION AND OIL ARE THE ARTISTS OF THIS SORDID PORTRAIT
The Irrationality of Iraq
by Dave Nalle (libertarian)
Published: May 9, 2008
Does it make sense to fight a war or maintain an uneasy peace which seems mostly to benefit people who aren't willing to pay for or do the hard work to protect themselves?
Andrea Gibson's "For Eli", Vern McKinley and Anti-war Reflections
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 5, 2008
Are you sick of our wars yet? Check out Vern McKinley and a poem from Andrea Gibson - "For Eli" to recharge.
My Father's Vietnam is My Iraq - Disturbing Parallels
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: May 2, 2008
Maybe 9/11 didn't REALLY "Change Everything." An Analogy between the Vietnam and Iraq Wars, topped off by a John McCain expose
Iran Declares War on the Dollar = More War for America
by Jake Towne, the Champion of the Constitution (libertarian)
Published: April 30, 2008
"Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" - John McCain. America gears up for another Hitler blitzkrieg. And Fu** your Yellow Ribbon.
The Yoo Memorandum and the Consitution
by rtbohan (libertarian)
Published: April 6, 2008
The now rescinded Yoo memo, which argued the right to use harsh interrogation methods has now been released.
Why We fight!
by Ben Samuel (centrist libertarian)
Published: March 21, 2008
An independent observation of our interest in the war in Iraq
Impeachment
by an existentialist (libertarian)
Published: March 17, 2008
Impeach McCain as soon as he is elected president.
Our Troops Die While We Sigh
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian)
Published: March 14, 2008
So far this month we have lost more than 14 of our brave troops while their demise brings short comments in the news between other stories like the war of words between the candidates.
Dried Up Tears
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: March 12, 2008
This is a response to Michael Savage's observation on last week's massacre of Israeli schoolchildren. He may be right. Perhaps I don't have enough tears.
The Surge is Working?
by Kenn Jacobine (libertarian)
Published: March 10, 2008
There is no doubt the U.S. government is hunkered down for a long stay in Iraq. Our leaders are no longer keeping that a secret. Their plans will come to fruition easier if they can keep public sentiment at bay. Telling us the surge is working is a means to that end. However, according to Ed’s briefing, the surge is not working.
Bill O'Reilly: "We Can't Export Democracy"
by BattleStations (libertarian)
Published: March 7, 2008
O'Reilly confesses on a recent radio show Bush's failed Iraq occupation.
What's Wrong With This Picture? part 1
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: February 27, 2008
There is approximately 180,000 private contractors in Iraq earning an average of $20,000,00 each per month, because their job is extremely dangerous. There are 160,000 US soldiers in Iraq and basic pay (E1<4) before bonuses is 6.39 per hour .
GWB says " Progress is Being Made in Iraq."
by Kipper Mathews (libertarian)
Published: February 23, 2008
Here's the numbers .... You decide.
Two Billion Will Die! by Irvin Baxter
by Craig Treadwell (libertarian)
Published: February 21, 2008
According to Revelation 9:14, the prophesied war will originate from the area of the Euphrates River. The Euphrates River is located mostly in Iraq where the United States has 170,000 troops stationed at this present time.
Seeking Anti-War Republican
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: February 19, 2008
Below is a want-ad you're not going to see in your local newspaper. It isn't PC. But as these wars in Iraq and Afghanistan burn American lives and dollars....
Can We Support Our Troops & Not Iraq War?
by Gary Wood (conservative libertarian)
Published: February 3, 2008
Many say if you do not support the war in Iraq you are not patriotic and you fail to support our troops. Is it possible to support one and not the other...
Have They Run Out of Willing Suicide Bombers
by Jahfre Fire Eater (libertarian)
Published: February 1, 2008
The recent bombing in Baghdad using retarded women to deliver remotely detonated devastation is deplorable beyond words.
Lest we forget...
by USAF Vet Dan (libertarian)
Published: January 28, 2008
The Iraq Occupation is now less of an issue for many Americans. Are the lives of our soldiers somehow worth less now than before the "surge"?
Why They Really Hate Us
by Dave Nalle (libertarian)
Published: January 19, 2008
Take a break from the election and think for a minute about the real reasons why Islam and the US aren't getting along
3,400 Indiana National Guard On Their Way To Iraq
by Bob Nightingale (libertarian)
Published: January 3, 2008
Pride and sadness are two emotions that come to mind when I saw this on my local TV news.
Senator McCain
by Republic Writer (libertarian)
Published: December 9, 2007
A response to Senator McCain's claim that the military back his policy over Ron Paul's non-interventionist policy.
Paul Criticizes 12,000 Missing Weapons in Iraq
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: December 7, 2007
Campaign press release takes aim at an Inspector General's report regarding missing weapons in Iraq.
Ron Paul Applauds American Generosity towards Iraqi Boy
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: November 30, 2007
Republican presidential candidate prays for boy and his family as he undergoes important surgery in US.
The war in Iraq is but a Ponzi scheme
by Mary MacElveen (libertarian)
Published: September 23, 2007
More than likely should a blow-back occur and I do feel it is only a matter of time we shall see one, the political elites will be sheltered. It will be you and me who will become its next victims. Both innocent Iraqis and innocent Americans have had and will continue to have blood spilled as a result of this Ponzi scheme.
Nation Building Farce
by Gary Lee Whitaker (libertarian)
Published: September 21, 2007
The nation-building boondoggle in Iraq reminds me of a Three Stooges episode where a high society type bets that he can make gentleman out of the stooges.
Cong. Walter Jones receives my ‘Founding Fathers Award’
by Mary MacElveen (libertarian)
Published: September 20, 2007
In going about your normal Saturday routines, please think of Congressman Walter Jones sitting in his office writing those “mea-culpa” letters to those family members left behind. This is truly the act of a courageous and just man. God bless him.
It's 1984 in Iraq
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: September 20, 2007
A Washington Post report that the U.S. Military is engaging in deliberate brainwashing of detainees absolutely undermines any last shred of moral credibility that the Bush administration had left.
To Nancy Pelosi with 1 million Iraqis dead; when will impeachment be on the table?
by Mary MacElveen (libertarian)
Published: September 16, 2007
To the American people, one million innocent Iraqis blood is now on your hands. It is time to hold both Bush and Cheney responsible. The time has come to call for both of their impeachments and ultimately for the both of them to stand trial for crimes against humanity. When exactly will your outrage come? Your silence is deafening.
In the spirit of Ramadan, I apologize to the Iraqi people
by Mary MacElveen (libertarian)
Published: September 14, 2007
I will continue to speak out against this heinous war, and I will continue to pray that a leader emerges that will end this carnage. A true leader, who has morals, truly knows and understands the teachings of God, and one who has true compassion and has done so in both words and deeds. I also pray that a leader comes forth who truly knows the harm we have caused you and has the courage of conviction to end it.
Minority Leader Boehner, the loss of life is not a “small price”
by Mary MacElveen (libertarian)
Published: September 13, 2007
Mr. Boehner, by saying the loss of life is a small price in relation to this war, you owe an apology to our military and the family members left behind to grieve a lifetime. You owe the same apology to the innocent Iraqis devastated by this war. And incidentally by using uncertain words like “if” you have undercut the military. Good job, Mr. Boehner.
What to do about Iraq?: The hubris of the United States Congress
by Mary MacElveen (libertarian)
Published: September 13, 2007
As Congress continues to exhibit their verbal diarrhea deciding what to do about Iraq, each and every American should tell them, the time to leave Iraq is now. This was and still is an illegal occupation of a sovereign country and the sooner each and every one of us wraps our brain around that one, the longer this will drag out. What to do with Iraq? That question only shows our hubris.
Independent Iraqi Commission Report Fails To Make Key Recommendations: Political Leaders Follow Suit
by Walt Thiessen (libertarian)
Published: September 7, 2007
The report released September 6th by the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq, chaired by retired General James L. Jones, USMC fails to make recommendations on the most important concerns the committee identified in Iraq today.
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